Donate food

Thanks to the generosity of our community last year we gave out the equivalent of 239,611 meals to people in need. 

We accept donations of most dried, fresh and tinned foods as long as they are unopened and in date. If you want to discuss a donation of surplus stock from your business, please contact [email protected]

Current shortages

Please choose from our regular shortages below. Please note we do not require specific brands they are just examples of the shortages we have.

Download a regular shortages poster here

Latest donation updates

• Read our news article, about why we need certain items Why do you ask for certain items
• Sanitary wear - we have a huge stock of these items at present. Please choose other items to donate. 
• Baby milk - We no longer accepting baby milk. This is following guidance about the negative impact of infants having different baby milk. 

For a full list of items that we do and don't take

Where can I donate my items?

The Welcome Centre donation warehouse has reopened at Unit 10-11 Queens Mill Industrial Estate, Queens Mill Road, Lockwood, HD1 3RR. Please follow all social distancing guidance and do not visit if you or a member of your household is unwell. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday, from 10.15 am to 1.15 pm.

If you would like to host a collection point on behalf of The Welcome Centre please get in touch [email protected]